BTS's V becomes the 'Main Character' of the 2022 Grammys for his red carpet fashion, "Butter" performance, and celeb interactions
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Living up to his reputation as the 'Stan Attractor' of BTS, Kim Taehyung became the 'Main Character' of the 2022 GRAMMYs after he effortlessly won hearts and charmed both the audience and celebrities at the venue.
Despite his first name being muted by Twitter since 2020 due to his overwhelming popularity, his full name, which is not used by the majority, trended the highest worldwide among all artists attending the GRAMMYs as he became the main topic of discussion. His searches in Google also peaked right after he stepped onto the red carpet.
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Upon arrival at the red carpet, Taehyung instantly stood for his unique outfit. V went all out and was the only member wearing a large eye-catching floral pin on his Louis Vuitton tan suit.
Taehyung's fashion risk paid off, and he was highlighted as the best dresser of the group by media accounts and journalists.
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During the group's Butter performance, they prepared a special intro, and Taehyung's flirty skit with Olivia Rodrigo became the highlight and most-talked-about topic of the day.
The unexpected interaction left Twitter in shambles, and it became the most-talked-about topic of the 2022 Grammys. The moment went viral on Twitter as countless media accounts shared their reactions to V and Olivia's light flirtation.
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Another highlight of the night was Taehyung's adorable interaction with Lady Gaga. Taehyung was the only member to approach her, and he confessed his admiration for the artist.
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This comes as no surprise as Lady Gaga has done several Jazz albums with Tony Bennett, and Taehyung is a huge Jazz fan himself, as Entertainment Tonight pointed out.
He later revealed on Vlive that he was deeply moved by Lady Gaga's performance and was a little nervous to approach her. Thankfully he didn't let his uncertainty hold him back, and their wholesome interaction melted hearts.
His highly anticipated meeting with Academy and Grammy winner Jon Batiste also happened, much to the delight of everyone. Both guys have shared a mutual admiration for one another.
Taehyung did not let language barriers hold him back and made friends with celebrities at the venue. He remains a social butterfly, whether in or out of South Korea.
It is no exaggeration to say the GRAMMYs wrapped up with Taehyung trending on every single platform. Besides Twitter and Google, his celeb interactions also trended on all Korean platforms. He also trended on Facebook with multiple keywords.
Taehyung was truly the star of the night, and his natural charisma and friendly personality never fails to win people over.
